A/N: Dear Kami! I'm so sorry. I totally thought I'd already updated this chapter. I've been having troubles with internet lately – well, two years nearly, give or take…blasted Netzero…um, cookies for all my reviewers? D: So sorry.

Expect the next chapter either really soon, or in about a few months. I feel like wrapping this up. There should be two more chapter after this.

Btw, I've changed my name again. I think I'll just stay with this from now on. This one at least makes sense. Once again, sorry and please find it in your hearts to review

'italics' – thoughts to self

'bold' – scene of the past

"talk" – speech

All That Remains

"Ha-kun? Why are we here? What did you want to talk about?" asked Naruto.

"Make love to me," stated Haku quietly.

"What? Ha-kun, this is no time to joke around. We need to protect Konoha," said Naruto, staring at Haku uncomprehending.

"Please."

That simple word, it was enough to break Naruto's resolve.

"Why? Why are you doing this to me? My village is in danger!" cried Naruto.

Haku pressed his lips against Naruto and began to rub against him, hoping to take him into the fields of Elysia. It worked, however sloppy. They did end up in bed, though against Haku's plans.

"Naruto, you can't mean to –" Haku was cut off as Naruto sank down on him. This time as a male.

"You want to fuck? We're doing this my way," growled Naruto, eyes flashing red, showing Kyuubi's mind in dominance but Naruto's will that was inflicted. "Also, didn't you make a promise to my host?"

And Haku couldn't deny that he did. As Naruto moved, Haku couldn't help but give in to the pure pleasure that was coursing through his body. Haku couldn't help but feel empty, as he knew he had to give this up. He had to give up Naruto, for Naruto's sake.

With expert timing, Naruto brought Haku to the height of ecstasy. The two clung to each other, practically screaming through the pleasure as their vision clouded over by one intense flash of the purest white. And as Naruto brought them both to a crashing orgasm, Haku was glad that he could leave Naruto in the safe hands of Hyuuga.

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It was as if the two lovers were in another world all by themselves. Each unknowing of what the other had in store. For Naruto planned on staying the rest of his life with Haku, and Haku planned on committing suicide and forcing Naruto with Neji.

It was as if the sun rose and set only for the two. First, it was day, and then it was night. Hot and cold, that intermingled and was finally just a bright euphoria.

It was too fast and too slow the time that flew by the two estranged lovers. It was so real, yet surreal as the moment ebbed away and they calmed their breaths.

"We should get going," whispered Naruto into the air.

Haku nodded his acquiescence.

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The battle was a big blur in Naruto's head. One minute he was fighting headlong the front line, fighting Kisame while Sasuke fought his older brother. And the next – he was kneeling over Haku's dead body; Kisame lay dead in a ditch somewhere.

"Haku!" the anguished cry tore out of Naruto's throat. His eyes glowing a brilliant crimson.

"Naruto," Haku managed, pained. "I had to…I'm sorry. She's your friend."

Naruto looked over and glared at the unconscious Sakura that Haku had pushed out of the way – just in time to receive the kunai in his own stomach.

Haku's eyes fluttered weakly, closing.

"But…you're…Haku," cried Naruto, tears brimming his eyes. Naruto hoisted Haku onto his back. "I'll bring you to baa-chan…stay awake. Please…stay awake."

Haku's eyes shot open, alarmed.

"No," he rasped. "Please…let me die. I have to die."

"Why Haku? Why do you have to die?" screamed Naruto, fleeing from the battle, uncaring.

"Because, you won't realize your dream otherwise."

"I don't need my dream. I need you. Please…save your breathe. I love you so much Haku."

With the last of his strength, Haku paralyzed Naruto's legs and fell to the ground behind him.

"I knew that I would be dying soon. I'm sorry. I…thanks for making the last few years so special. Everything seemed to shine with your radiance. He'll take care of you when I'm gone."

With that, Haku breathed his last and shuddering, he passed on.

"Haku?" whispered Naruto, restoring his legs. "HAKU?"

Naruto collapsed onto the ground beside his lover, howling in pain under the light of the setting sun, Kyuubi's chakra released. Kyuubi was also mourning for the lose of his lover. His cries reverberated back to the battlefield, and chilled the heart of those who heard it with its forlorn melody and medley of pain and heartache.

Hearing the sound of Kyuubi – and feeling his power, the Akatsuki all fled. Sasuke too screamed in frustration as his brother escaped after immobilizing him.

"Haku!!!" Waves of pain slammed through Naruto as he collapsed.

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"Dearly beloved…we are gathered hear today…"

Naruto tuned out the nameless citizen who was acting as a minister. He was constrained to a straitjacket in a wheelchair for this ceremony because Tsunade couldn't afford him running loose after what happened last time.

Naruto had single-handedly gone after Akatsuki and brought back the heads of Itachi and Kisame – as well as all the rest of the members who had accompanied them on that attack. This had led to a fight between him and Sasuke. The result had been the destruction of a better portion of the academy and the surrounding training grounds.

Naruto couldn't care less about the other soldiers who had died in that battle, his Haku was dead. His brilliant, strong Haku. His only reason for living after leaving the village. His only reason for being able to return to his village was gone. All to save the worthless pink brat who had tried to play doctor.

That was unfair of him, Naruto knew. But he couldn't help but think that if Sakura hadn't been there…Haku would still be alive. 'And how many others would be dead?' He berated himself. 'How many did Sakura save that day? And whom had Haku been talking about? Who was he?'

"I offer you my condolences."

Naruto looked up blankly at Neji, who was holding out a bouquet of white lilies. His eyes softened. Haku had loved lilies. He reached out his hands to take them – only to fall back into his seat.

Neji nodded in understanding and gently placed them on his lap. Naruto nodded his thanks. He sat there as one by one, his friends all came up to apologize to him.

Surprisingly, Sakura approached him. "Naruto. I wanted to thank you. I was wrong about Haku's character. I remember him now. He was the missing-nin with Zabuza. I'm surprised that he was so decent. I want to say thanks for him saving my life."

Naruto shook with anger, the events of the day just catching up to him.

"Wrong? Of course, you were wrong. You and rest of his fucking village. Just like my own. They shunned him for having an advanced bloodline and mine shunned me for carrying Kyuubi. You damned hypocrites! What have we ever done to you that's wrong, huh? What did we ever personally do to you?" screamed Naruto.

Tsunade quickly wheeled him away. Naruto wasn't in the sanest of moods anymore. He had fallen into a depression after Haku's death.

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"More sake," Naruto ordered.

It was good at the pub; they didn't care about him so long as he paid. And so long as he paid, he got sake. Didn't matter if it tasted bad, it was good enough for him. It was enough to make him forget.

Hm…he was so grateful to be out of that damned wheelchair.

"Naruto?"

The voice was quiet and hesitant. Naruto looked up blearily from his sake – to the pale angel with black, black hair in front of him.

Naruto tried to stand up – only to fall back down. The vision of paleness came closer.

"Naruto, don't drink so much," it chided.

Naruto grabbed the person and pulled him closer.

"Haku," he murmured lovingly, pressing gentle kisses all over his hair. "You came back to me."

Hungrily, Naruto lifted his angel's lips and devoured it.

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Sasuke froze. What was Naruto doing? Ohh…Sasuke was lost in a haze of desire. It was funny how one kiss from Naruto could still make him so weak. He had originally planned on getting Naruto to stop drinking…but this was so much better. Vaguely aware of making the signs, Sasuke teleported them both back to his room.

Naruto looked around, pupils dilated and pounced. Straddling Sasuke, he kissed him full-force.

"Haku…"

Sasuke stopped short, pained.

"Yes…I'm Haku…"